Four Core Differences Between the Tableau and Power BI Data Models
Reading Time: 4 minutes Tableau recently released a logical data model in version 2020.2, while a similar semantic layer has been core to Microsoft Power BI since its inception. Power BI’s “tabular” model has a shared lineage across Microsoft products…
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Trying Something New: Want Feedback!
Reading Time: < 1 minute I tried something new with a short “blog recap” video on the BlueGranite YouTube channel this morning. Instead of a technical video or presentation, I created a roundup video that focuses on the posts that…
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Configuring Postman for Use with the Power BI REST API
Reading Time: 4 minutes Postman is a valuable tool to work with APIs, especially when testing and making ad hoc requests outside of an automated production solution. In terms of where a Power BI developer may find Postman useful, it…
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How To Obtain a Power BI Custom Visual If It No Longer Appears on AppSource
Reading Time: 4 minutes AppSource is the digital marketplace where Microsoft makes many add-on resources available for a variety of products. This marketplace includes Power BI custom visuals, and you can use the in-product option to Import from AppSource or…
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On Retiring from the Microsoft MVP Program
Reading Time: 2 minutes Over the past three years, I have had the immense privilege to be considered a Microsoft MVP for the Data Platform. With the next re-award cycle approaching, I’ve made the difficult decision to retire from the…
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